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Abt Global Inc. Business Systems Analyst 2 (CDC-NCIRD) in Atlanta, Georgia
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
As a Data Science Business Analyst 2 you will join a team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our public health data science customer. To be successful you should have a background in Data Science, Information Systems, Public Health, or a related field, and will work closely with the customers in gathering and managing their requirements.
This position is a fixed term agreement for the length of the project, expected to be 2 years with possible extension.
Core Responsibilities
Performs work on all aspects of the system analysis process from end-to-end of the software development life cycle.
Elicits requirements from subject matter experts using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, existing business process descriptions, and workflow analysis.
Analyzes information needs and documents functional requirements.
Documents business requirements and defines functional and non-functional requirements.
Conceptualizes new systems, enhancements, and modernization of existing systems, by facilitating requirements sessions, collecting, and analyzing requirements; constructing process flow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications and documenting business rules.
Works with data analysts and subject matter experts to define data analysis requirements, including audience-based security models.
Collaborates with data scientists and GIS visualization specialists to define visualization requirements for dashboards, including wireframes, navigation, contents, and business rules for internal and external audiences.
Supports testing teams in translating requirements and use cases into test scenarios and test cases for product, performance, user acceptance, and operational acceptance testing.
Works closely with business SMEs and collaborates with the development team, enterprise architect and the project manager in all aspects of system design and development.
Organizes and maintains assigned business systems documentation.
Logs and triages customer requests for new features, and enhancements to be implemented in the system
Verifies and tracks satisfaction of requirements in delivered solution through acceptance testing.
Serves as a consultant to project management, senior management, and customers.
What We Value
Bachelor’s degree and 4 year of relevant experience or Associate’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience
1-3 years’ experience working as a Business Systems Analyst, demonstrating strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
1-3 years’ experience working in an agile / iterative development environment.
Demonstrated experience with systems and applications development projects supported by the team including system components, functionality, interfaces, data flows, and business rule
Demonstrated experience in drafting/writing communication content, materials, and products.
Demonstrated experience in translating technical content into formats written in plain language.
Demonstrated ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and make quick decisions with limited information.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize end-user issues/requests.
Proven ability to integrate with a team and work well with others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint).
Previous CDC and/or Public Health experience preferred
Formal training/certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master certification) preferred
Experience with analysis, visualization and reporting software capabilities preferred
Knowledge of data science, data management, and data analytics techniques, technologies, and tools preferred
Familiarity with Azure, AWS, Hadoop, distributed data analytics platforms, geospatial data analytics and data management, and machine learning preferred
Understanding of North Star Architecture preferred
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $60,000 - $65,000. Salaries may vary by ten percent depending on the candidate’s geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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While working at Abt Global, you’ll be at the forefront of creating better health, environmental sustainability, and social and economic development for people locally and globally. Our health research pioneers contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing health issues - from infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and influenza, to behavioral health matters such as substance use disorders and mental health. Our environment team focuses on the health of the planet, taking on sustainability challenges like the increasing threat of climate change, while generating economic opportunities for people and nations around the world. Uplifting communities with policies and programs is also where our human services and housing and asset building portfolios make an impact. Its contributions—at all government levels—have resulted in better programs on housing, community revitalization, education, workforce development, income security, food assistance, and in support of children, youth, and families. Come help us make the world a more healthy, sustainable, socially and economically equitable place.
At Abt Global, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.